• Kelly Services management commentary attributed third-quarter performance to ETM and SET momentum; revenue fell 0.8% to $927 million.
• Underlying revenue grew 2.3%, excluding reduced demand from the federal government and three large ETM clients.
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 29% to $21.3 million, supported by stronger service mix, higher permanent placement fees and lower operating expenses.
• ETM underlying revenue increased 7.7% on stronger staffing and Talent Solutions demand; SET benefited from growth in outcome-based solutions.
• Education revenue declined 6.4% as lower enrollment reduced substitute-teacher demand; management also cited slower-than-expected conversion of therapy demand.

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